I also agree re: Prof. Correales. Good guy. However, I'll never forget one of my classmates in his Torts class going around the class to ask people for money to chip in on a plaque to present to him showing everyone's gratitude at the end of the semester. Because (1) the request happened before the final exam, (2) I was living on a very tight budget during law school, and (3) I generally didn't suck up to professors so blatantly with gifts, I politely declined. I'm not sure if I was more cynical back then or now, but it was a kind gesture and I hope the person who spearheaded the idea got the grade they were hoping for (even though I know she didn't get the CALI).
Even when I was a broke law student, I'd come up with at least a token dollar for this kind of kindness, and make some joke about how that's two packs of ramen! Two days of food!
I think you misread the article. Nevertheless, another reason for trucker liability is that you have to significantly closer than 200', maybe as close as a couple of car lengths, to be able to read the sign on the dump truck. By then the rock has already hit the windshield of your shiny new Mabach.
I have represented dirt and rock moving companies for many years. As such, I have had three instances where my client was sued by individuals in Small Claims Court. These are EASY to beat out, because rocks rarely come OUT of the loaded and tarped trucks.
In all honesty, the problems happen when the gravel/rock is overloaded or carelessly loaded and ends up on the top rails or between the trailers on the tongue and connecting hardware. In those cases, the rocks are typically dropped within a couple of hundred yards from where they were loaded, which oftentimes is still on the jobsite.
98-100 times, the offending rock is on the roadway and is kicked up into a windshield, not falling from a moving truck. Happened to me on the Beltway a week ago FROM A MOTORCYCLE that changed lanes. No lie.
Not necessarily something to brag about, but the clients were always happy to watch me mop the floor with a pro se in Small claims in NLV Justice Court, one lady cried and I felt bad.
I just went to st George and bought a brand new Kia. While driving back to vegas semi kicked a rock and cracked windshield. I am so pissed. Guess I won’t be claiming a gravel truck in vegas did it haha
The attorney for AFSCME (state worker union), Nathan Ring. "A native of Michigan, Mr. Ring resides in Las Vegas with his wife, Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro."
More like, the Senate Majority Leader's husband, who has made a career out of representing employees and unions, entered binding arbitration with the state for the government worker's union and got what he wanted. The Legislature then appropriated money for the purpose of Paying The Man, and the Governor wants to renege for reasons.
Imagine successfully suing the state for whatever, getting a sizeable unappealed award, and then the State says "Whoopsie Daisy! We don't have money to pay that, we need the Legislature to allow us to pay that amount, and oh, by the way, the Governor will never sign off on paying that." At the very least, it's bad faith. It makes a mockery of the binding arbitration process.
@2:44p – Thanks for explaining it. It sounded to me, from the article, that legislation was proposed that would benefit the union, the governor vetoed it, and the union was upset they wouldn't get the benefit and was suing the governor for exercising judgment he legally is allowed to do. Knowing the government settled for a dollar amount and is now claiming inability to pay due to the veto, makes more sense on why they sued.
+1 for blog titles this week
I remember Prof Correales, a cool dude
Agreed, him and Rowley were both great.
I also agree re: Prof. Correales. Good guy. However, I'll never forget one of my classmates in his Torts class going around the class to ask people for money to chip in on a plaque to present to him showing everyone's gratitude at the end of the semester. Because (1) the request happened before the final exam, (2) I was living on a very tight budget during law school, and (3) I generally didn't suck up to professors so blatantly with gifts, I politely declined. I'm not sure if I was more cynical back then or now, but it was a kind gesture and I hope the person who spearheaded the idea got the grade they were hoping for (even though I know she didn't get the CALI).
Even when I was a broke law student, I'd come up with at least a token dollar for this kind of kindness, and make some joke about how that's two packs of ramen! Two days of food!
I never participated in such brown nosing nonsense.
GTFOH with that.
I can shoot a gun in the air as long as I wear a shirt that says I'm not responsible for stray bullets, right?
Great!!
I think you misread the article. Nevertheless, another reason for trucker liability is that you have to significantly closer than 200', maybe as close as a couple of car lengths, to be able to read the sign on the dump truck. By then the rock has already hit the windshield of your shiny new Mabach.
I have replaced my windshield three times in two years. Problem is I didn't take down the license plates. What now?
I have represented dirt and rock moving companies for many years. As such, I have had three instances where my client was sued by individuals in Small Claims Court. These are EASY to beat out, because rocks rarely come OUT of the loaded and tarped trucks.
In all honesty, the problems happen when the gravel/rock is overloaded or carelessly loaded and ends up on the top rails or between the trailers on the tongue and connecting hardware. In those cases, the rocks are typically dropped within a couple of hundred yards from where they were loaded, which oftentimes is still on the jobsite.
98-100 times, the offending rock is on the roadway and is kicked up into a windshield, not falling from a moving truck. Happened to me on the Beltway a week ago FROM A MOTORCYCLE that changed lanes. No lie.
Who won the three cases?
3 for 3.
Not necessarily something to brag about, but the clients were always happy to watch me mop the floor with a pro se in Small claims in NLV Justice Court, one lady cried and I felt bad.
I just went to st George and bought a brand new Kia. While driving back to vegas semi kicked a rock and cracked windshield. I am so pissed. Guess I won’t be claiming a gravel truck in vegas did it haha
Is Judge Mary Holthus married to Brian Holthus?
Yes. They are often seen at Red Rock Casino having dinner together. Very cool couple. Mary Holthus is a sharp cookie and so is Brian Holthus.
No, she's not a sharp cookie.
So the Senate Majority Leader's husband is suing the Governor in connection with the Governor's veto of a bill the attorney's wife was pushing for?
Is this one of those LSAT questions? Who is the “lawyer”?
The attorney for AFSCME (state worker union), Nathan Ring. "A native of Michigan, Mr. Ring resides in Las Vegas with his wife, Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro."
More like, the Senate Majority Leader's husband, who has made a career out of representing employees and unions, entered binding arbitration with the state for the government worker's union and got what he wanted. The Legislature then appropriated money for the purpose of Paying The Man, and the Governor wants to renege for reasons.
Imagine successfully suing the state for whatever, getting a sizeable unappealed award, and then the State says "Whoopsie Daisy! We don't have money to pay that, we need the Legislature to allow us to pay that amount, and oh, by the way, the Governor will never sign off on paying that." At the very least, it's bad faith. It makes a mockery of the binding arbitration process.
@2:44p – Thanks for explaining it. It sounded to me, from the article, that legislation was proposed that would benefit the union, the governor vetoed it, and the union was upset they wouldn't get the benefit and was suing the governor for exercising judgment he legally is allowed to do. Knowing the government settled for a dollar amount and is now claiming inability to pay due to the veto, makes more sense on why they sued.